Air New Zealand doubles upgraded cabin

AIR NEW ZEALAND, one of the first airlines to offer a premium economy cabin, is to is to double the number of seats on offer for its entire eight-strong Boeing 777-200ER fleet.  With the first aircraft already in service work on all the 777s will be completed by mid-June.  At the same time the airline has added more legroom, with seat pitch increased to 41in (104cm) from 38in (97cm).  Also added is a self-service bar area for customers travelling in premium cabins.  Passengers in Pacific Premium Economy are offered business class food, beverages and amenities.  The upgrade is the third in two years, with ANZ twice increasing the number of premium economy seats available on its 747-400s, now up to 39. www.airnewzealand.co.uk/on-the-plane/premium-economy

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